Pillar: Economic Participation
1,742 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Puri. 63.7% of jobs overall are self-employment, close to the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Puri, which ranks 4 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.3 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 24.6%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 56,798 registered service enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods in Puri are in the Puri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Puri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.